"Soyuzmultfilm" plans to allocate between 1 and 1.2 billion rubles to produce a superhero movie as a "response" to Marvel and DC projects, said Yuliana Slashcheva, head of the studio, in an interview with RBC. The new cinematic universe is being developed by Sergei Lukyanenko, the author of "Night Watch." A total of six films and a TV series are planned. Currently, the first two projects are in the scriptwriting stage. "Throughout the next year, we will focus on preparatory work, casting, auditions, and developing the visual design for the franchise. We plan to start production in 2026," said the studio's head. Earlier, it was reported that the "Soyuzmultfilm" studio is working on a new feature film – a prequel to "Prostokvashino." The movie's release is scheduled for 2027.